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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: gmc on December 22, 2011, 04:28:46 pm

Title: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage- Few more Pics (Not for BOM)
Post by: gmc on December 22, 2011, 04:28:46 pm
Here's a few pictures of my latest bow. I started this one before Thanksgiving so I am just now putting the finishing touches on it.

Sorry, no full draw just yet but soon as I can GET somebody to hold a camera I will post some more.

The bow is 60 inches ntn, pulls 60lbs. at 28.

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh213/colevy/SideprofileF.jpg)

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh213/colevy/FrontlimbprofileF.jpg)

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh213/colevy/HandleTreatment4.jpg)

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh213/colevy/FrontHandleF.jpg)

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh213/colevy/Tip2F-1.jpg)

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh213/colevy/BraceprofileF.jpg)








Title: Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on December 22, 2011, 04:35:13 pm
Very cool bow
Title: Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage
Post by: Dvshunter on December 22, 2011, 04:39:11 pm
Beautiful bow. Cant wait for the full draw.
Title: Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage
Post by: Slackbunny on December 22, 2011, 04:40:00 pm
Man, I really love the look of snakeskin on a bow. Great job.
Title: Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage
Post by: gstoneberg on December 22, 2011, 05:02:39 pm
Very nice finish work. Love those skins. Good job.

George
Title: Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
Post by: Will H on December 22, 2011, 05:30:15 pm
Man that is nice! I just finished one myself with copperheads ;) I love your attention to detail on the finish work :) great bow!
~Will
Title: Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
Post by: Matt S. on December 22, 2011, 05:37:31 pm
I know exactly what it will look like at full draw just from looking at that braced photo, but that doesn't leave you off the hook! Still can't wait to see the bow drawn  ;)

What are the tip overlays from?
Title: Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
Post by: gmc on December 22, 2011, 09:19:32 pm
Thanks guys. The weather should clear up enough to get more pictures tomorrow.

Matt, those overlays are black horn. I bought a few pieces for knife handles 20 years ago. I was able to keep up them somehow through the years. I have like one little chunk left.   :'(
Title: Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
Post by: hammertime on December 22, 2011, 09:21:11 pm
SWEET!Great lookin bow-Hammertime
Title: Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
Post by: hedgeapple on December 22, 2011, 09:22:48 pm
A great looking bow there Greg.  You can take picture with it at full draw, Tuesday. :)
Title: Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
Post by: gmc on December 22, 2011, 09:39:23 pm
Thanks Hammertime.

Dave, thanks. Yes, forgot all about having a professional photographer onsite Tuesday.  8)
Title: Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
Post by: Ifrit617 on December 22, 2011, 09:53:48 pm
Great looking bow Gmc... Really like those skins. Does it bend at all in the handle?
Title: Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
Post by: Keenan on December 22, 2011, 10:03:51 pm
Love it. The skins look fantastic. and very nice detail work, Well done. someone will be pleased. ;)
Title: Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
Post by: ErictheViking on December 22, 2011, 10:11:32 pm
A beautiful bow with great finish work. excellent work
Title: Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
Post by: gmc on December 22, 2011, 10:34:23 pm
Quote from: Ifrit617 on December 22, 2011, 09:53:48 pm
Great looking bow Gmc... Really like those skins. Does it bend at all in the handle?

Thanks for the compliment. Yes, but it takes awhile. The bow is a little under and 1-inch wide in the handle with 3/4's thick behind.  I used about a 1/4 inch worth of leather to build up the area behind the handle. The bow looks a lot bigger in the pictures than it really is.

Thanks, Keenan. The recipient of this bow is already pleased. :)

Thanks Eric!
Title: Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
Post by: mullet on December 23, 2011, 12:14:28 am
 I love bend in the handle bows, simple and deadly. The skin and attention to detail is beautifull, the tiller looks dead-on to me,, why not BOM?
Title: Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on December 23, 2011, 01:22:38 am
That is a fine looking bow......the skins set it off.  The brace looks very nice.   :D
Title: Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
Post by: criveraville on December 23, 2011, 05:08:26 am
Excellent finish work there gmc ;) Those skins look great. 

Cipriano
Title: Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
Post by: Pappy on December 23, 2011, 07:22:44 am
Beautiful bow,love the detail work,looking forward to the full draw.SWEET. :) :)
   Pappy
Title: Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
Post by: Harsh on December 23, 2011, 07:34:57 am
That is one beautiful bow - absolutely love the finish.
Title: Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
Post by: swamp yeti on December 23, 2011, 08:38:19 am
Dang that is nice,snakeskins to.
Title: Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
Post by: MWirwicki on December 23, 2011, 10:47:32 am
Very sweet looking bow!  I sure like that style.  No BOM?  I think you've got a contender!
Title: Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
Post by: PeteC on December 23, 2011, 11:38:29 am
That's a beauty,I like it.Skins look great. God Bless
Title: Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
Post by: Blacktail on December 23, 2011, 02:13:20 pm
that is one heck of a christmas bow...i have to say that is some clean work...and i love the skins...a very great job...john
Title: Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
Post by: half eye on December 23, 2011, 02:49:32 pm
bendy handled flat bows....whats not to like 8) hope it gets to stick a critter ( well a bunch of critters) ;) ya done real good, sir!!!
rich
Title: Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
Post by: ChrisP on December 23, 2011, 06:37:38 pm
Lookin good. nice skins
Title: Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
Post by: George Tsoukalas on December 23, 2011, 08:45:49 pm
That bow is a beauty! Nicely done. Jawge
Title: Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
Post by: Jeremy Holden on December 23, 2011, 09:26:25 pm
Looks great!  Nice job.

-Jeremy
Title: Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
Post by: gmc on December 24, 2011, 04:57:37 pm
Guys, I really appreciate all the comments on the bow. You guys are pretty awesome. I finally got a couple of FD pictures of the bow that I promised. I've been waiting along time on this bow and its really made a fun time off through the Holidays. Hope you enjoy, and hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh213/colevy/FulldrawP.jpg)

 (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh213/colevy/FulldrawP2.jpg)

Title: Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage- Few more Pics (Not for BOM)
Post by: ken75 on December 24, 2011, 06:11:50 pm
damn nice bow g ! always enjoy your full draws . finish works top notch as well
Title: Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage- Few more Pics (Not for BOM)
Post by: Postman on December 25, 2011, 01:19:07 am
Very well done!
Title: Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage- Few more Pics (Not for BOM)
Post by: TurtleCreek on December 25, 2011, 01:31:57 pm
  Gorgeous bow!